King Solomon's Mines (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1937, King Solomon's Mines is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. White hunter Allan Quartermain and his enigmatic guide help a young Irish woman locate her missing father in unexplored Darkest Africa.
Who’s in it. King Solomon's Mines stars Paul Robeson as Umbopa, Cedric Hardwicke as Allan Quartermain, Anna Lee as Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien and Roland Young as Cmdr. John Good, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, King Solomon's Mines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Solomon's Mines page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Solomon's Mines tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Solomon's Mines (1937)?
- In US, King Solomon's Mines is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Solomon's Mines worth watching?
- King Solomon's Mines holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines stars Paul Robeson, Cedric Hardwicke, Anna Lee, Roland Young and John Loder.
- When was King Solomon's Mines released?
- King Solomon's Mines was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.